ZIMBABWE DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ZiDA)

ZIMBABWE DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ZiDA)

Principal Objects of the Zimbabwe Dental Association

In accordance with Article 3 of its Constitution, the Zimbabwe Dental Association (ZiDA) has the following Principal Objects:

(a) To support and improve the character, status and interest of Dental Surgeons generally.

(b) To promote honourable practice, to repress malpractice, to settle disputed points of practice, to decide questions of professional usage and courtesy amongst Dental Surgeons and between Dental Surgeons and members of allied professions and also between Dental Surgeons and the public.

(c) To scrutinize the legislation affecting the interests of the Dental profession and if found necessary to initiate changes.

(d) To obtain statutory recognition of the Association and such other official recognition as may seem advisable.

(e) To promote the art and science of Dentistry.

(f) To circulate such information as may be thought desirable.

(g) To foster and to improve Dental and general health of the public.

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Summary of the oral health services in Zimbabwe

Oral Health Services falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) and is governed by the Health Profession Authority (HPA) and the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (MDPC). The head of the ministry is the Minister of Health and under her/him there are 3 directors and various heads of department.

Number of Dentists registered with the MDPC: 189
>Dental Therapists 107
>Dental Technicians 41
>Hygienists 3

Most dentists are stationed in the urban areas ( 90% ) and the remaining 10% are in the districts.

Dental therapists are stationed both in urban and rural areas. Some are engaged in private practice under the supervision of dentists.

Dental hygienists work under the same roof with dentists and are all stationed in urban areas. There are no Dental Hygienists in Government.

Dental Technicians are also all stationed in urban areas both in private and public laboratories.

The Chief Oral Health Officer in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) is: Dr. Francis SIBANDA and the Senior Dental Officer is Dr.Tapiwa NYAKUDYA. Currently there are 25 Dentists and 50 Dental Therapists employed by the Min. of Health.

Address : Physical:
Postal:
Telephone:
Fax :

Cell:
E-mail:

J. Tongogara Avenue /Cologhoun St.
P.O.Box CY 340 Causeway, Harare.
+263 4 708779 / 705117 / 705836
+263 4 706249

+263 91 410 009
sibandaf63@yahoo.com

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Rules and regulations to practice as an oral health service provider in Zimbabwe

For information on rules and regulations to practice as an oral health service provider in Zimbabwe please contact:

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe(MDPC)
The Registrar : Mrs. J. MWAKUTUYA 8 Harvey-Brown Avenue, Milton Park
P.O.Box CY3817
Causeway, Harare .Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 792192/5
Fax: +263 4 792197
Email: mdpcz@ecoweb.co.zw

The Health Professions Authority (HPA)
The Secretary General: Mr.J.M. MAPISIRE
7 Ross Avenue
Belgravia, Harare. Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 757345 or 754930-1 or 752536 or 757661
Fax: +263 4 756731 Email:hpa@africaonline.co.zw

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Zimbabwe Dental Association Contact Persons:

The Zimbabwe Dental Association (ZiDA) 236 Samora Machel Avenue P.O. Box CY 377, Causeway, Harare. Zimbabwe Fax: +263 4 746074 Tel : +263 4 746382 or 776141/2 ZiDA Secretary:Liz KASAMBA Tel/Fax. +263 4 796389 Mobile Tel: +263 11 808 980 Email: lizkasamba@hotmail.com or Lkasamba@zimpost.co.zw	ZiDA President Dr. Leonard MAHOMVA 236 Samora Machel Avenue P.O. Box CY 377, Causeway, Harare. Zimbabwe Fax: +263 4 746074 Tel : +263 4 746382 or 776141/2 E-mail : hwefa@zol.co.zw
ZiDA Vice President Dr. Webster MUSIYA No.1 Thornton Avenue P.O.Box 1268 Parkview Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tel : +263 9 62402 or 72194 Fax : +263 9 63489 E-mail: musiyaw@netconnect.co.zw	FDI Liaison Officer Dr. Webster MUSIYA No.1 Thornton Avenue P.O.Box 1268 Parkview Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tel : +263 9 62402 or 72194 Fax : +263 9 63489 E-mail: musiyaw@netconnect.co.zw

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Studying dentistry in Zimbabwe

Training of Dentistry is done in the Department of Dentistry at the College of Medicine which is part of the University of Zimbabwe.
The Department runs a 5-year degree program leading to a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS). The basic science courses of Medicine and Surgery are taught alongside the medical degree course (MBChB) in the various departments. Clinical Dentistry courses are taught by a core 5 full-time members of staff by part-time lecturers

The College of Medicine is headed by the Dean:

Dr. W.B. MUJAJI
College of Health Sciences
University of Zimbabwe
P.O. Box A178
Avondale
Harare., Zimbabwe
Phone:+263 4 791631/9
Fax :+263 4 705155

Physical address:
5th Floor, New Health Sciences Building
Parirenyatwa Hospital Grounds
Mazowe Street
Harare. Zimbabwe

The Department of Dentistry is headed by the Chairman:

Professor M. M. CHIDZONGA
The Chairman
Department of Dentistry
College of Health Sciences
P.O. Box A178
Avondale
Harare .Zimbabwe Phone: +263 4791631/ 9 extn 2157.
E-mail: mmchidzonga@medsch.uz.ac.zw
mmchidzo@utande.co.zw

Physical Address: Department of Dentistry
Parirenyatwa Hospital Grounds
Mazowe Street
Harare
Zimbabwe

Senior lecturer:
Dr. Fiona MAKONI
Speciality : Community and Preventive Dentistry
Also Lecturer Restorative Dentistry
Tel : +263 4 726909/10
Fax+263 4 499463
E-mail : fmakoni@medsch.uz.ac.zw
makleft@africaonline.co.zw

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ZiDA Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Continuing Education Weekend

The AGM is attended by ZiDA members only. Non-ZiDA members can register to attend continuing education lectures in order to gain CPE points. Forthcoming AGM: Dates 04.08.2006 to 08.08.2006 Venue: Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe

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National Oral Health Week

National Oral Health Week takes place during the 3rd week of September of each year. The Oral Health commemoration day in 2006 will be held in Manicaland Province. Theme: Oral Health & HIV/Aids

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Last modification: 01 December 2005
Website responsible: FDI Science Manager
Email:science@fdiworldental.org